Movies have an undeniable power to move us. It’s not just technology that brings emotions into play; it’s our human connection with stories on screen. Film professionals and critics often analyze movies as technical achievements, but some films truly understand our deep desires.
Jafar Panahi believes the Iranian regime is unstable and won’t last long. Meanwhile, Michael Schulman writes about Edward Saatchi using AI to reconstruct Orson Welles’s original cut of The Magnificent Ambersons. He questions whether it will emotionally connect with audiences.
In a new Point Magazine issue, Wes Anderson explores nostalgia through classic films like The Grand Budapest Hotel and Isle of Dogs. His history films reveal our era’s struggle for certainty.
Low-budget filmmaker Michael Almereyda’s 1995 film Nadja combines surrealist elements with an elegant black-and-white tone. Critics praise its unique style and nostalgic charm.
Short films, often overlooked, have earned a place in the hearts of audiences. The Kurzfilm Festival Hamburg’s list includes works by Chris Marker, Maya Deren, and Alain Resnais.
Journalist Stephanie Zacharek highlights underappreciated movies that resonate with us on an emotional level. Films like Bright Star and Tran Anh Hung’s The Taste of Things hold a special place in our memories.
Ultimately, it’s not the AI-generated lists that truly understand why we love movies; it’s our human connection with stories that spark something deeper within us.
Source: https://www.criterion.com/current/posts/9059-only-humans-love-movies